POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – February 13, 2026 – Today, Central Hudson Gas & Electric (Central Hudson) and the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) announced that the free, do-it-yourself home energy assessment initiative is growing, bringing increased access to Hudson Valley residents looking to lower energy use and reduce monthly costs.
Launched on August 1, 2025, HomeBoost gives Central Hudson customers the opportunity to borrow an energy assessment kit from participating MHLS libraries. Each kit includes a smartphone-compatible thermal imaging camera and step-by-step instructions to help users identify areas in their homes where energy efficiency can be improved. Within days of completing the assessment, customers receive a free, personalized digital report with tailored recommendations and information about available rebates to help improve efficiency and reduce monthly bills.
“We’re thrilled that our community is taking a strong interest in the HomeBoost program,” said Lauren Preston, Central Hudson’s Chief Customer Services Officer. “In just six months, the HomeBoost program has continued to grow and now accounts for 10 percent of the energy assessments performed in our service area since launching. The early success has allowed us to expand access quickly — bringing this valuable energy-saving resource to even more communities throughout our service area.”
Program Impact to Date:
Upon launch, the HomeBoost program distributed 24 kits across 10 library locations. Since then, demand has only grown, leading to the expansion of the program to 30 additional locations, including expanding into the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), with another 100 HomeBoost kits added to circulation in response to demand.
How It Works:
To participate, residents must have a library card from an MHLS or RCLS member library and be an active Central Hudson customer. HomeBoost kits are compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. For the most accurate results, users should have basic home details available, such as the year their home was built, square footage, type of heating system, and window style.
Participating Libraries:
HomeBoost kits are available for customers with a library card at these locations in MHLS:
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Adriance Memorial Library – Poughkeepsie* |
Morton Memorial Library and Community House |
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Boardman Road Branch – Poughkeepsie* |
NorthEast-Millerton Library |
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Cairo Public Library |
Olive Free Library Association |
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Catskill Public Library - Catskill |
Palenville Branch of Catskill Public Library |
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Clinton Community Library |
Pine Plains Free Library |
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Elting Memorial Library - New Paltz |
Plattekill Public Library |
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Greenville Public Library |
Pleasant Valley Library |
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Grinnell Public Library District |
Red Hook Public Library |
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Heermance Memorial Library |
Rosendale Library |
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Howland Public Library -Beacon |
Saugerties Public Library |
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Hunter Public Library |
Staatsburg Library |
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Hurley Library |
Stone Ridge Library |
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Hyde Park Library District |
Tivoli Free Library |
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Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library - Cold Spring |
Town of Esopus Library - Port Ewen |
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Kingston Library - Kingston |
West Hurley Public Library |
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LaGrange Association Library |
Woodstock Public Library - Woodstock |
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Marlboro Free Library |
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Also available in RCLS at these locations:
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Wallkill Public Library |
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Cornwall Public Library |
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Cragsmoor Free Library |
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Daniel Pierce Library |
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Newburgh Free Library |
The HomeBoost program is part of Central Hudson’s broader efforts to help customers better understand their energy use and identify opportunities to lower costs. By working with trusted community partners like local libraries, Central Hudson is expanding access to hands-on tools that help residents better understand home energy use.
To learn more or find a participating library, visit www.cenhud.com/HomeBoost
ABOUT CENTRAL HUDSON
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., is an energy delivery company headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. Central Hudson provides electricity to approximately 315,000 customers and natural gas to 90,000 customers across eight counties in New York State’s Mid-Hudson River Valley. The company serves a 2,600-square-mile territory that stretches north from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City to the Capital District around Albany. Central Hudson actively supports local community service and business organizations and offers value-added products and services, including energy efficiency and economic development programs. For more information, visit www.CentralHudson.com. Join the conversation on Facebook, follow our updates on Instagram, learn about our achievements on LinkedIn, and stay informed on X.